Bathing region · Suomi
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa has 21 officially assessed bathing waters, 20 of them currently rated excellent water quality by the EEA (last updated July 2026).
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Pohjois-Pohjanmaa in northern Finland has 21 official bathing sites, all of which have been assessed. 18 out of 21 are rated 'excellent', 2 are rated 'good', and 1 is rated 'sufficient'. The region offers a varied mix of water types: 12 lakes, 4 rivers, and 5 coastal stretches along the Baltic Sea. The surrounding landscape is characterised by boreal forests, open moors, and a flat terrain. All 21 locations can be browsed with full quality ratings and site details on nextlake.eu.